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Justin Sullivan / Getty The Only Fast-Food Tacos Worth Your Money
Mexican-style fast-food restaurants cover just about every inch of this country. Taco Bell has over 8,000 locations alone — in most cases, it’s easy to grab some fast-food tacos. But nearly all of these chains have a ton of menu…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto 15 Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner Ideas
The sheet-pan dinner is a beautiful concept. For those of us who are short on time or just love a good lazy man’s hack, sheet pans can get a whole meal cooked beautifully, in a completely hands-off manner. A little…
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Lucky Charms by Sarah Mahala Photography & Makeup Artistry (CC BY) Popular Foods That Will No Longer Have Artificial Colors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in a war against synthetic food dyes, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though there is no outright ban on most of the dyes yet, the FDA announced in April that…
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mediaphotos/istockphoto 32 Retro Recipes for an Old-Fashioned Summer Luncheon
Getting together for a leisurely lunch is an old-fashioned pastime that needs to make a comeback. Luncheons bring up warm feelings, elegant vibes, and — of course — a lovely spread of food that women have been enjoying together for…
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RealPeopleGroup/istockphoto 14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the toilet — you’d be shocked to learn that far nastier…
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Miladin Pusicic/istockphoto 20 Signs You’re Being Too Stingy in Retirement
Few of us can afford to splurge day in and day out, especially on the fixed income of retirement. Even seniors who have good savings are watching their wallets more these days, though, and they should remember — as we…
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Cheapism Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with the Best Flavors at the Grocery Store
With so many brands and flavors of ice cream on the shelves, deciding what to pick up at the store can seem overwhelming. Plus, the options seem to get weirder…
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Chick-fil-A 7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real, High-Quality Chicken
Right after the good ol’ burger, chicken — whether fried, grilled, or sandwiched — is one of America’s favorite indulgences. Just about every fast-food joint has chicken on the menu,…
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bhofack2/istockphoto The Most Popular French Fry Cut in Every State
There are so many kinds of french fries in this world, and they’re an essential part of many of our favorite meals. Can’t have a burger without ‘em. Can’t have…
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KMazur / Contributor / Wireimage / Getty Images 22 Celebrities Who Died Broke (or Close to It)
Performers aren’t usually known for their money management skills, no matter how much they cash they make. Some who earned millions in their lifetimes have also lost it all. Here…
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images 20 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations From the 1920s to the 1980s
Nobody’s happy to be at a gas station, but maybe that’s a recent development of society. Back in the day, gas stations were a nice, relaxing break. You could unwind,…
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Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Contributor / Getty Where to Get Free Fries on National French Fry Day
Mark your calendars, because National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 11, this year. While you may not celebrate that “holiday” regularly, plenty of fast-food restaurants do by giving…
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RB/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Celebrities That Are Rich, Famous — and Cheap
Private jets, luxury cars, and designer clothes may seem like everyday comforts for the rich and famous, but that’s not always the case. Many celebrities are frugal despite their wealth,…
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Dennis Hallinan/Getty Images 10 Ways Grocery Shopping Was Cheaper (and Simpler) in the ’60s
Going to the grocery store used to be fun. It was a simpler place with simpler prices, as well as a community hub. In the 1960s, grocery stores just felt…
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Cheapism / iStock 24 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at the Grocery Store
With grocery prices remaining high these days, we’ve all had to become a bit more savvy when it comes to saving money at the supermarket. That being said, you can…
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Tatiana Volgutova/istockphoto 18 Potato Casseroles for All Your Comfort Food Needs
What happens when you take one of the best comfort foods, potatoes, and combine them into a casserole, the most comforting way to cook? Sheer happiness on a fork. If…
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Gerrit D./Yelp / Reva B./Yelp The Absolute Worst Mexican Chains in America, According to Customers
Mexican and Tex-Mex food is everywhere in America. Fast-food and sit-down chain restaurants serving Mexican food dot the country, and they run the gamut in quality. Some will provide a…
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Bettmann/Getty Images 15 Things You Could Buy for Under $1 in the 1950s
Ah, how things used to be cheaper. Like, truly cheaper. It’d be nice to go back to the days of what things cost in the 1950s, wouldn’t it? There was…
